The Quadrofoil Q2S is heading into production Credit: Quadrofoil

Slovenian firm Quadrofoil has announced that its electric personal watercraft will be going into mass production with backing from Austrian firm Alumero Group.

The Slovenian firm has announced plans to put this electric personal watercraft into mass production, after the first 12 pre-orders were placed.

The Quadrofoil will be built in the Solvenian town of Slovenska Bistrica by Austrian firm Alumero Group.

Alumero produces solar panels in five factories across Europe and its Slovenian arm generated €3.8m of revenue in the second half of 2012.

It is estimated that the two companies will create 100 new jobs in the town by 2017.

Manfred Rosenstatter, CEO of Alumero Group, said of the deal: “We will expand our production portfolio with a unique, ecological and progressive product.

“Quadrofoil is a highly emotional product with significant potential for the future,” he added.

The Quadrofoil will be powered by a 5.5KW electric motor and should reach a top speed of 21 knots.

Its 10KWH battery pack can be fully charged from flat in under two hours. It has a maximum cruising range of around 80 kilometres.

Quadrofoil’s target of delivering the first completed models in March is still on track, with CEO Marjan Rožman insisting that his firm will honour the pre-order promise.

“There are still several tasks in front of us, before we can ensure delivery at the end of March. However, I am absolutely certain that we will make it,” he said.

Prices for the Quadrofoil Q2S Limited Edition electric personal watercraft start at €22,500 (AUS$32,660). A 3.7KW version called the Q2A will be launched before the summer with a price tag of €15,000 (AUS$21,775).

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